IMUNA 2024
This page provides an overview of the 30th edition of the International Model United Nations of Alkmaar, which took place from Friday, 7 June to Sunday, 9 June 2024. The photos taken by our conference photographer, including committee portraits, are available here.
Executive Staff
Mr. Jip Meereboer
Secretary-General
Ms. Chantal Verhoeks
Deputy Secretary-General
Ms. Wietske Talsma
Financial Manager
Ms. Laura Mak
Housing Coordinator
Ms. Romee Stricker
Art Director
Ms. Hannah Frijters
Deputy Art Director
Ms. Fee Wevers
Head of Catering Services
Ms. Emma Mooij
Deputy Head of Catering Services
Ms. Famke Kramer
Head of Administrative Affairs
Mr. Rick Beers
Head of Promotions
Mr. Levi Möhringer
Head of Information Technology
Mr. Jernej Huibers
Deputy Head of Information Technology
Theme
The theme of the 30th edition of IMUNA was “Breaking Boundaries: Navigating Polarisation and Fostering Global Cooperation for a Unified Tomorrow”.
In a world where various problems arise in the areas of human rights, poverty, climate, and more, it shows how important it is to discuss these difficulties. Breaking boundaries involves the courageous act of transcending divisions and navigating through the currents of polarisation that often fragment societies. With this year’s theme, we wanted to address the pressing need for unity amidst growing global divisions and underline the importance of international collaboration in an effort to overcome polarisation.
With debating the issues of IMUNA 2024, we aimed to create a more unified world, for the benefit of all. Only through collective efforts and a commitment to mutual respect can we dismantle barriers and create a world where cooperation triumphs over division, and unity prevails amidst diversity. Therefore, we hoped that, through research and debate, the delegates were able to find suitable solutions for these issues, to break these boundaries and to create a unified tomorrow.
Committees & Issues
General Assembly 1 – Disarmament and International Security (GA1)
Issues
- Measures to Eradicate and to Prevent the Rise of Armed Groups
- Implementing Measures to Decrease the Nuclear Stockpile
General Assembly 3 – Social, Humanitarian & Cultural (GA3)
Issues
- Combating Glorification of Nazism, Neo-Nazism and Other Practices That Contribute to Fuelling Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance
- Improving the Provision of Humanitarian Aid in the Form of Healthcare During Crises
General Assembly 4 – Special Political & Decolonization (GA4)
Issues
- The Question of the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Developing Measures to Return Cultural Artefacts Taken from Former Colonies to their Country of Origin
General Assembly Plenary (GAP)
Issue
- Ensuring Transitional Justice and Improving Post-Conflict Peacekeeping
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Issues
- Sub-forum 1: Measures to Improve Working Conditions in the Clothing Industry and to Punish the Violation of Fair Working Conditions
- Sub-forum 2: Ensuring Job Safety with the Rise of Automation
- Sub-forum 3: Strengthening Cooperation on Regional Development to Foster Accessibility to Green Finance in Developing Countries
Security Council (SC)
Issues
- The Issue of the Situation in Gaza
- The Issue of the Situation in Yemen
- Resolving the Myanmar Civil War
North Atlantic Council (NAC)
Issues
- Measures to Strengthen the Response to Hybrid Threats
- The Protection of Allied Critical Undersea Infrastructure
- The Question of Future-proofing NATO against Increasing Strategic Competition and Instability
Human Rights Commission (HRC)
Issues
- Improving the Protection of Cultural Rights and Cultural Heritage
- Measures to Eradicate Human Rights Violations in the Tobacco Industry
- The Question of Gender Equality and Eradicating Gender-Based Violence
Environment Commission (EC)
Issues
- The Question of the Impact of the Textile Industry on the Environment
- Measures to Reduce Environmental Damage caused by Pesticides and Fertilisers Used in Intensive Agriculture
- Reducing the Rise of Sea Levels and Securing Protection against Floods
The First Special Conference on “Breaking Boundaries” (SpC1)
Issues
- Securing Electoral Integrity and Enhancing Voter Participation
- Narrowing the Digital Divide to Improve Access to Information and Resources
The Second Special Conference on “Breaking Boundaries” (SpC2)
Issues
- Reassuring the Protection of Freedom of Press and Art
- Emphasising the Importance of Clarity and Transparency from Public Authorities
Special Conference Plenary on “Breaking Boundaries” (SpCP)
Issue
- Measures to Reduce the Spreading of Misinformation in Mass Media
Historical Security Council – February 1st, 1991 (HSC)
Issues
- Preventing further escalation in the Gulf War
- Combating the Rising Tensions in Yugoslavia
- Measures to bring an end to the armed rebellion in Northern Ireland
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Issues
- Suppressing the Distribution of Illegally Obtained Pharmaceutical Drugs
- Prohibiting the Disposal of Drug Waste
- Encouraging the Usage of Community-Based Crime Prevention in Disadvantaged Areas